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Residence sets opening date for new cafe bar in North Leeds

Leeds café and bar brand Residence has revealed the opening date for its exciting new day-to-night concept in Moortown. The venue will open its doors to customers on Wednesday 21st May at 9am, bringing the comfort of a coffee shop combined with the sophistication of an evening cocktail bar, to the popular North Leeds suburb. By day, customers can expect fantastic coffee, mouth-watering breakfasts and delicious brunch dishes. At night, things heat up with an atmosphere that takes the bar from

‘Pay what you feel’ to watch gripping play on domestic abuse

Award-winning theatre education company Soundproof Box is inviting guests to ‘pay what they feel’ for a series of forthcoming performances at Yorkshire venues. Soundproof Box recently won Small Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber Awards, which celebrate businesses that create positive change in communities. Best known for its powerful Lottery-funded show Red Flags, it explores social issues affecting communities and workplaces through interactive theatre

Yorkshire Sculpture Park unveils creative adventures for families this half term

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) invites families and art lovers to dive into a week of creativity, play, and discovery this May half term. With a packed programme designed for all ages, YSP is the ultimate destination for families seeking fresh air, fun, and inspiration in the heart of Yorkshire’s stunning 500-acre landscape. Half Term Highlights: Sculpture Adventures in the Hidden Forest (29 & 30 May, 11am–3:30pm, free): Let imaginations run wild as little ones explore, create, and play unde

Couple's historic wedding day is picture perfect

When happy couple Charlotte and Matthew Harrison tied the knot in Temple Newsam House’s stunning Picture Gallery, it was a love story more than a century in the making. The historic ceremony saw the newlyweds become the first people to be married in the gallery’s beautiful surroundings in over a hundred years. Originally designed centuries ago to act as an “indoor garden” for the house’s aristocratic residents, the room’s spectacular floral theme instead became the ideal backdrop for what wa

Countdown on to the Great Yorkshire Show 2025

State-of-the-art tractors, an Aberdeen Angus bull and some famous faces joined forces to launch the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. This year will see the Show host five national breed shows, with Aberdeen Angus, Longhorn and Charolais cattle and Zwartbles and Kerry Hills in the sheep section. To mark the Presidency of Geoff Brown MBE, chairman of Ripon Farm Services, two of the latest John Deere tractors took up prime position in the Main Ring which will also be on display at

Fashion retailer Vanilla to open at White Rose

Women’s fashion brand Vanilla has been announced as the latest addition to White Rose Shopping Centre, with its new store set to open this May. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and accessories, the new store will take part of the former ground floor M&S unit, opposite Primark. The 5,002 sq ft store is recruiting now for 12 to 15 new retail positions. Ashleigh Kellett, deputy cent

Victoria Leeds announces return of fashion week

Yorkshire’s premier retail and dining destination, Victoria Leeds, has announced its hugely popular Fashion Week is returning this June. Following the phenomenal success of its debut last year, this year’s Victoria Leeds Fashion Week (VLFW) is set to be bigger and bolder, offering a dazzling celebration of fashion from Victoria Leeds’ collection of luxury labels and premium high-street favourites. From 31st May until 8th June, fashion lovers can look forward to a week-long programme of curat

Textile festival returns to Farsley's Sunny Bank Mills

Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley is once again opening the doors of its iconic 1912 Mill for the third annual Threads Textile Festival over the weekend of Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th May, 2025. Threads Textile Festival will feature a Market with over 50 independent businesses and textile makers on each of the two days, selling everything from quality fabric and haberdashery supplies, wool and yarn, textile kits, clothing, homewares and more. Meet and talk to makers, artists and suppliers from all o

Leeds Lit Fest 2025 programme announced

Gemma Styles (pictured), Andrew McMillan, Maria Ferguson, White Rabbit Books with Adelle Stripe, Lee Brackstone and David Keenan, Leeds International African Arts Festival Esther’s Revenge, John Robb, Simon Price and Boff Whalley are just some of the standout authors, writers, poets and performances taking place at this year’s Leeds Lit Fest. In its seventh year, the city’s award-winning festival of words and thought will take place across a diverse range of the city’s venues and aims to bring

Asda announces Leeds for the first stand-alone George concept store

Grocery retailer Asda has revealed it is trialling a new George stand-alone concept store that, if successful, will replace its Asda Living brand portfolio across the UK. The pilot project is taking place in Asda’s home city of Leeds at the Asda Living store located at Crown Point Retail Park. The store will be completely transformed with a new layout to showcase the best of George clothing and homeware, plus toys, essential baby items and café area. Shoppers can look forward to a bigger a

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New Korean beauty and street food experience opens at Trinity Leeds

Trinity Leeds has welcomed two new Korean brands - from skincare sensations to street food favourites – bringing fresh energy to the centre. With Korean and Japanese skincare continuing to lead the beauty scene, Saku Superstore has launched a new pop-up at Trinity Leeds. Located near Pandora, the kiosk will be available until Wednesday 18th June, offering the best K-beauty brands across Asia – featuring everything from cleansers and moisturisers to toners and serums. Expert beauty consultants